How To Fix 5H077 - Payment method is initial (cash payment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Payment method is initial (cash payment)

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry in the Payment Method field.

System Response

No entry means a cash payment:
In Payroll, the Bank Transfer record is written to the table BT with the
initial payment method.
The preliminary data medium exchange program outputs a warning message
for such a record and does not perform a bank transfer.

How to fix this error?

Check whether cash payment is really to be used as the payment method.
If necessary, change this to 'Bank Transfer'.
If the bank transfer information is not yet available, select the 'Bank
Transfer Information Missing' indicator. In Payroll, a credit is then
created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H077 - Payment method is initial (cash payment) ?

  The SAP error message 5H077, which states "Payment method is initial (cash payment)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP. This error indicates that the payment method has not been properly defined or is set to an initial state, which prevents the transaction from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Method Configuration: The payment method may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the payment method is not assigned to the relevant company code or if it is not set up for the specific transaction type.
  Missing Payment Method: The payment method may not exist in the system for the specific transaction or document type you are trying to process.
  Initial State: The payment method is set to an initial state, meaning it has not been fully defined or activated for use.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the selected payment method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payment methods (e.g., Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable > Payment Methods in Customer Master).
  Ensure that the payment method is properly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Payment Method:
  
  If the payment method is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the relevant customer/vendor master records.
  Ensure that the payment method is active and not set to an initial state.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Check if the transaction type you are using supports the payment method in question. If not, you may need to select a different payment method that is compatible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configuration settings related to payment methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBPM1: Define Payment Methods for Company Code
  OBB0: Payment Methods in Country
  FD32: Change Customer Credit Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payment methods and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.